An Adolescent Client Is Brought to the Emergency Department by the Parents

An adolescent client is brought to the emergency department by the parents after being found making superficial cuts along the side of an arm with a razor blade.  There are several minor cuts in various stages of healing on the client's forearms.  Which statements are appropriate for the nurse to make to the client's parents?  Select all that apply.

A) "Everything is going to be all right."
B) "Tell me about when you started noticing this behavior."
C) "We have the bleeding under control."
D) "Why didn't you bring your child in sooner?"
E) "You must be very upset after seeing this."

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